Forms of Final Disposition of the Body
Earth burial: The act of placing the remains of a deceased person in a grave chamber; interment

Cremation: Cremation is actually a process of preparing the body for final disposition, whereby the body is reduced by intense heat over several hours to a few pounds of small skeletal fragments. These cremated remains are usually placed in an urn which may be buried, placed in a memorial niche, or kept in some other location. The cremated remains may also be scattered where permitted by law.

Entombment: The act of placing the remains of a deceased person in a crypt in a mausoleum: Sometimes, this act may be referred to as “an above-ground burial.”

Shipping: The act of transferring a deceased to another funeral home, usually out of state. Includes removal of remains, necessary services of staff, embalming, necessary authorization, and local transportation to transportation connector (Airline, or ambulance, etc.) This service does not include visitation, rites, or ceremonies prior to forwarding the remains. Air Fare, or ambulance fare, etc., is posted as a separate charge.

Alternatives to Traditional Services
Direct Burial: This is an immediate burial without attendants, rites, viewing, or ceremonies. This service would include the removal and shelter of remains, local transportation to the cemetery, necessary services of staff, and authorizations. When selecting this type of service, you may be required to use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials such as fiberboard or composition materials. (with or without an outside covering) or like materials.

Direct Cremation: This is immediate cremation without any attendants, rites, viewing, or ceremonies. This service would include the removal of remains, local transportation to the crematory, necessary services of staff, and authorization. When selecting this type of service, you may be required to use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials such as fiberboard or composition materials.

Pre-Arrangements: Making your wishes known in advance, arrangements which have been completed by an individual prior to need. It is often formalized with an agreement to deliver specific goods and services.